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Wales manager Craig Bellamy remains upbeat about the future of Welsh football despite a heavy 3-0 defeat to England at Wembley. While the loss was humbling, Bellamy believes it offers valuable lessons that can help the team grow.

Rather than dwell on the result, he has used the experience to assess areas for improvement and identify how his squad can progress toward the top level of international football.
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00:00Wales manager Craig Bellamy remains upbeat about the future of Welsh football despite a heavy 3-0
00:07defeat to England at Wembley. While the loss was humbling, Bellamy believes it offers valuable
00:12lessons that can help the team grow. Rather than dwell on the results, he has used the experience
00:19to assess areas for improvement and identify how his squad can progress toward the top level of
00:26international football. For Bellamy, the key takeaway is intensity. The team must be aggressive,
00:32move quickly and commit fully. Looking ahead, Bellamy is fully focused on Wales' upcoming World
00:37Cup qualifier against Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium. A win would propel Wales above Belgium
00:44in Group J and strengthen their position in the qualification race. The manager has highlighted
00:49the importance of maintaining a positive atmosphere within the squad, encouraging players to reflect
00:56on the England defeat without letting it affect morale.
01:01He believes that bruised egos from Wembley can be channelled into motivation, driving the team to
01:07respond with greater intensity and cohesion. For Bellamy, positivity and composure are as crucial
01:14as tactics. He pays close attention to body language. The Wales boss has also been pragmatic
01:19about the broader context of the group, avoiding over-analysis of Belgium's recent draw with North
01:26Macedonia. He emphasised that international football is unpredictable and that Wales' focus
01:31must remain on their own performance. With three games left in the group, every point counts and
01:38Bellamy sees an opportunity to control Wales' destiny by taking each match as it comes.
01:46Despite the Wembley setback, Bellamy's outlook is one of determination and optimism and he believes
01:51the team can use the lessons learned to strengthen their identity, improve their tactical discipline
01:57and compete consistency at a higher level. The clash with Belgium is not just a chance to secure points
02:05but a vital moment to demonstrate resilience, character and ambition as they aim to qualify for the World Cup.
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